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Aircraft: Career and Education Opportunities in Nebraska

Aircraft:
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians work to keep our aircraft safe and in the air. Along with Avionics Technicians, they are the work force that keeps the nation's fleet of aircraft flying.

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Nebraska has a population of 1,796,619, which has grown by 4.99% over the past 10 years. Nicknamed the "Cornhusker State," its capital is Lincoln, though its most populous city is Omaha. In 2008, there were a total of 1,253,549 jobs in Nebraska. The average annual income was $39,182 in 2008, up from $37,899 in 2007. The unemployment rate in Nebraska was 4.6% in 2009, which has grown by 1.3% since the previous year. Approximately 23.7% of Nebraska residents have college degrees, which is lower than the national average.

The top industries in Nebraska include food manufacturing, animal slaughtering, and animal slaughtering. Notable tourist destinations include the Douglas County Historical Society, the Museum Kaneko, and the Joslyn Art Museum.

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Avionics Technicians install, inspect, or repair avionics equipment, such as radar, radio, and missile control systems in aircraft or space vehicles. Avionics Technicians need to install equipment in line with existing requirements. They also need to diagnose equipment problems and failures.